Historic Racing wows Zwartkops crowd – Historic Tour – 8 October 2016

Historic Racing thrills at its natural home

Alan Poulter won both races for SKF Pre-66 Under Two-litre cars in his Volvo 122

High speed nostalgia returned to the Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria in style, when the venue hosted the 2016 Historic Tour on Saturday (October 8).

Heading up proceedings were two races for Trans Africa Racing Pre-66 Le Mans Sports and GT cars. With the Nucleus Supply Chevron B19 of Peter Jenkins stopping with electronic issues, both heats went to youngster Roman de Beer (Genie Lola T70). On both occasions, he was followed home by Jonathan du Toit (TAR Chevron B8), and Peter Bailey (Porsche 917). David Hoal (Chevron B61) and Mark du Toit (Lola T70 Spyder) took turns in the fourth places, respectively.

Ian Schofield (Investchem Mygale) won the opening Investchem Formula Ford Kent race from Dean Venter (Turncab Royale) and Andrew Horne (Xena Chemicals Royale), with the cars covered by four-tenths of a second at the finish

Ian Schofield (Investchem Mygale) won the opening Investchem Formula Ford Kent race from Dean Venter (Turncab Royale) and Andrew Horne (Xena Chemicals Royale), with the cars covered by four-tenths of a second at the finish. Schofield repeated the performance the second time around, this time finishing ahead of Horne and Jeff Gable (Taylon Royale).

The Pre-86 Wings and Slicks heats brought out some historic single seaters. Neil Lobb (Chevron B34) won the first time from Peter Kernick (Maurer Formula Two) and AJ Kernick (Reynard F3). The next outing went to Peter Kernick, ahead of AJ Kernick and John McKercher (Modus Formula Atlantic).

Both the HRSA Handicap races went to Werner Hartzenberg (Porsche 928S). On the first occasion he led home Johan Swanepoel (Fiat 124 Sport) and Rob van Aarle (Ford Escort 1300). The second time, the runner-up places went to Machiel Oberholzer (Mercedes-Benz 190E) and Van Aarle.

Noel Haarhoff (Suzuki GSXR) won the first Classic Superbike race from Gavin Ramsay (Suzuki GSXR) and Iain Pinkerton (Suzuki GSX). Ramsay won the next time, leading home Gary Edwards (Suzuki Katana) and Pinkerton.

The day ended with a one-hour Endurance race for sports and saloon cars. It went to Alex Gillespie in his ERP Trucking Chevron B19, followed by Sean Hewitt (Birkin S3) and Jeff Gable (Taylon Birkin 7).

The next round of the 2016 Historic Series will take place at Red Star Raceway near Delmas on Saturday, November the 19th.